Didi Rankovic
Didi Rankovic is an experienced online journalist, editor, and translator, with a career spanning over ten years writing for major a English-language website in Serbia, and previously working as translator for international organizations and peacekeepers in the Balkans. Rankovic is passionate about free and open source tech and is a head contributor for Reclaim The Net, focusing on lead stories. [email protected]
Canadian Government Is Accused of Gaslighting Criticism of Its Online Censorship Bill As “Clickbait”
The government continues to ignore criticism.
US Pushes for Global AI Regulations at UN, Calling for “Effective Safeguards”
The resolution calls for “responsible” and “inclusive” AI.
World Bank and Verizon Chiefs Say Digital ID Part of “Social Contract” Between Government and Citizens
Both organizations are pushing for digital IDs.
USAID’s “Disinformation Primer:” Documents Reveal Censorship Promotion Across Sectors
The agency has been promoting censorship initiatives through a 97-page document aimed at various sectors including private companies, media outlets, governments, and education institutions.
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JPMorgan To Roll Out Controversial Biometric Payments
Face-scanning payments are planned for 2025.
Roku Is Locking Users out of Their Smart TVs Until They Agree to New Terms That Change the Dispute Resolution Process
A growing problem with “smart” devices.
Latest Draft of WHO Amendments to International Health Regulations Still Contain References To Power Over “Misinformation,” Vaccine Passports
The proposals, despite amendments, still contain controversial language that some feel would lead to a power grab.
Big Tech Coalition Pushes Online Age Verification and Digital ID
The group admits that age verification may require “collection of new personal data such as facial imagery or government-issued ID.”
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Suing the National Park Service for Not Accepting Cash
New lawsuit. The pushback against a digital-only payments future.